DM/DEWA Model Question Paper:-

Q.1) What is the minimum clear height required for transformer room in basement :

a) 2.75
b) 3.0 m
c) 3.7 m
d) 4m

Q.2) One HP =

a) 0.457 kW
b) 0.600 kW
c) 0.746 kW
d) 1.60 kW
Q.3) What is current rating of an incomer MCCB/Isolator & size of incomer cables required in a
distribution board for an electric load of 12kW:

a) 40A /16 Sq. mm

b) 63A /25 Sq.mm
c) 80A /35 Sq.mm
d) 100A /35 Sq.mm

Q.4) What should be the height to 13A switched socket provided in kitchen area :

a) 25cm (From the work top)

b) 45cm (From the work top)
c) 60cm(From the work top)
d) 10cm (From the work top)

Q.5) What is the advantage of star connection over delta connection is:

a) Step down voltage

b) Step down current
c) Extra step up current
d) Extra step up power

Q.6) What is the minimum depth to which an earth electrode must be driven to:

a) 3m
b) 4m
c) 5m
d) 6m

Q.7) What is the maximum voltage drop allowed from the point of supply to any point/equipment/appliances
connected:

a) 1.5% of the nominal voltage of the electric supply

b) 2.5%of the nominal voltage of the electric supply
c) 4.0% of the nominal voltage of the electric supply
d) 5.0%of the nominal voltage of the electric supply
Q.8) What is the maximum earth resistance value allowed for main earth electrode: for each incoming DEWA
supply/MDB:

a) 10 Ohms
b) 5 Ohms
c) 1 ohm
d) 0.1 Ohm

Q.9) How much voltage is set for 1 minute for High voltage test or Dielectric test on LV panel/MDB conducted
in factory as per DEWA regulation:

a) 2.5 kV
b) 5 kV
c) 7.5 kV
d) 10 kV

Q.10) The efficiency of a transformer is depended on:

a) Core Loss
b) Copper Loss
c) Stray Loss
d) Dielectric Loss

Q.11) The nominal electric supply voltage from DEWA is:

a) 220/380V:50 HZ: 3 phase
b) 230/400V: 50HZ: 3 phase
c) 240/415V:50 HZ: 3 phase
d) 250/440V:50 HZ: 3 phase

Q.12) Metering by means of CT shall be installed where the CB rating at the point of supply is:

a) 200 Amp
b) 300 Amp
c) 400 Amp
d) 600 Amp

Q.13) Transformers are rated in:

a) kW
b) kWh
c) kV
d) kVA

Q.14) One lux means:

a) One Lumen/1000 sq. m
b) One Lumen/100 sq. m
c) One Lumen/10 sq. m
d) One Lumen/1 sq.m
Q.15) The glare of lighting can be reduced by:

a) Using reflectors
b) Using diffuser in front of reflectors
c) Increasing the height of lamp
d) All of above

Q.16) The acceptable power factor of an installation:

a) Above 0.9 lagging

b) Below 0.9 lagging
c) Between 0.8 & 0.9 lagging
d) Between 0.9 leading and unity

Q.17) Three phase dead short circuit is:

a) A symmetrical fault
b) An unsymmetrical fault
c) All of the above
d) None of the above

Q.18) what is the maximum chiller load (kW) can be connected to 1500 kVA transformer as per DEWA
regulations:

a) 950kW
b) 1200 kW
c) 1500 kW
d) 2000 kW

Q.19) The sum of combined single core cross sectional area of all cables installed on a cable tray shall not
exceed how much percentage of interior cross sectional area of that cable tray:

a) 35%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%

Q.20) In a series circuit the current is:

a) Constant
b) Different in different resisters
c) Proportional to the resistance
d) Zero always

Q.21) The area of coverage of smoke detector is:

a) 600 sqft
b) 450 sqft
c) 750 sqft
d) 900 sqft
Q.22) What is the recommended lux level in office area work table:

a) 300 lux
b) 500 lux
c) 700 lux
d) 900 lux

Q.23) How many floors in a high rise building shall be supplied by a bus bar riser to ensure reliability of power
supply interruption during an outage of the respective bus bar:

a) 12 floors
b) 8 floors
c) 10 floors
d) 6 floors

Q.24) What is the maximum allowed number of 13A single switched sockets outlets installed in room other
than kitchen and controlled by 30/32A circuit breaker in distribution board and connected in a ring
circuit:

a) 3 sockets
b) 8 sockets
c) 10 sockets
d) 15 sockets

Q.25) What kind of socket shall be provided for window type air conditioner with cooling capacity up to 18000
BTU/hr:

a) 13 Amp socket
b) 15 Amp socket
c) 20 Amp socket
d) 30 Amp socket

Q.26) What is the recommended rated operating current (mA) value of RCCB for elevators/escalator:
a) 100/300 mA
b) 300/500 mA
c) 100/400 mA
d) 300/1000 mA

Q.27) Minimum cross sectional area of ECC conductor:

a) 16 sq. mm
b) 90 sq. mm
c) Depends upon the cross sectional area of phase & neutral
d) Depends upon the earth fault current of supplied load

Q.28) Sub main distribution board must be:

a) Factory assembled
b) Site assembled
c) Factory and site assembled
d) SMDBs are not acceptable in LV switch gear
Q.29) Which of the below is true about the installation of conduits and trunking:

a) The cables or wires must be drawn before the installation of conduits

b) The conduits must be installed before drawing of cables or wires
c) Trunking is not suitable for the power cables
d) Conduits are only acceptable as connected to walls or slab

Q.30) What is the minimum area required for 1 x 1000/1500 kVA transformer in basement:

a) 21 sq. m(with minimum width of 4.57 mtr)

b) 42 sq. m(with minimum width of 6.1 mtr)
c) 30 sq. m (with minimum width of 3 mtr)
d) 38 sq. m (with minimum width of 5 mtr)

Q.31) in case of power failure in one of the feeders other feeder should be capable how much time hours to
handle the whole demand :

a) 6h
b) 8h
c) 10h
d) 12h

Q.32) DEWA standard cable size for 11KV is :

a) 3Cx300mm2/3Cx240mm2 copper XLPE+3Cx240mm2 aluminum XLPE

b) 4Cx300mm2/4Cx240mm2 copper XLPE+4Cx240mm2 aluminum XLPE
c) 2Cx300mm2/2Cx240mm2 copper XLPE+2Cx240mm2 aluminum XLPE
d) NONE OF ABOVE

Q.33) maximum sustainable load of 11kv feeder if cable is 3cx3oomm2 copper XLPE:

a) 160/3MW
b) 160/2.7MW
c) 170/3MW
d) 175/3MW

Q.34) maximum sustainable load of 11kv feeder if cable is 3cx24omm2 copper XLPE:

a) 160/3MW
b) 160/2.7MW
c) 170/3MW
d) 175/3MW

Q.35) Single unit load demand shell not be exceed the maximum sustained current of MV cable /feeder which
is maximum for 11 KV feeder :

a) 160/3MW
b) 160/2.7MW
c) 170/3MW
d) 175/3MW
Q.36) maximum permitted per feeder during the motor starting should not exceed at any circumstance:
a) 250A
b) 350A
c) 400A
d) 500A

Q.37) maximum allowable number of cables per trench for 11KV in 2 layers:

a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30

Q.38) minimum how much distance should maintained between MV and 132KV cable trench :

a) 2m
b) 3m
c) 4m
d) 5m

Q.39) soil resistivity of MV cables during back-filling:

a) 1.4C -m/W
b) 1.5C -m/W
c) 1.6C -m/W
d) 1.7C -m/W

Q.40) Basement substation should have transformer room in :

a)1st basement
b) 2nd basement
c) 3rd basement
d)4th basement

Q.41) Single room substation clear height should be ……… at ground floor level:

a) 3.5 m
b) 3.6 m
c) 3.7 m
d) 3.8 m

Q.42) Single RMU room clear height should be ……… at Basement floor level:

a) 3.0 m
b) 3.1 m
c) 3.2 m
d) 3.3 m
Q.43) FFL of substation room is to be maintained …………… to ………. higher than the outside adjacent ground
level:

a) 15cm/30cm
b) 7.5cm/30cm
c) 30cm/30cm
d) 20cm/30cm

Q.44) in case substation/RMU room is located on Sikka:the Sikka should be have a clear width of ……..:

a) 3.44 m
b) 3.44 m
c) 6.50 m
d) 6.10 m

Q.44) single room substation (RMU & Transformer in same room at ground floor 1x1000kva/1500kva area
what will be ………..:

a) 33 m2
b) 55 m2
c) 9.0m2
d) 21 m2
Q.45) RMU room at ground floor 1x1000kva/1500kva Area will be :
a) 9 m2
b) 21 m2
c) 33m2
d) 55 m2

Q.46) single room substation (RMU & Transformer in same room at ground floor 1x1000kva/1500kva width
minimum will be :
a) 4.56 m
b) 4.57 m
c) 3.0 m
d) 3.5 m

Q.47) Transformer room at ground floor 1x1000kva/1500kva Area will be :

a) 9 m2
b) 21 m2
c) 33m2
d) 55 m2

Q.48) OPEN TO SKY (POCKET SUBSTATION) 1x1000kva area will be :

a) 4.57mx3.66m
b) 6.1mx6.1m
c) 4.59mx3.44m
d) 4.33mx6.1m

Q.49) The height of the compound wall around the substation should not be more than …………:
a) 2.1m
b) 3.1m
c) 4.1m
d) 5.1m
Q.50) OPEN TO SKY (POCKET SUBSTATION) 2x1000kva area will be :
a) 4.57mx3.66m
b) 6.1mx6.1m
c) 4.59mx3.44m
d) 4.33mx6.1m

Q.51) DEWA meter/control room requirements for direct 11kv supply area will be:
a) 29.16m2
b) 29.26m2
c) 29.36m2
d) 29.46m2

Q.52) Fixed aluminum louver window should be at ………above outside level:

a) 0.5m
b) 0.6m
c) 0.7m
d) 0.8m

Q.53) transformer room aluminum door size to be …………. :

a) 3.05mx2.78m
b) 3.05mx2.75m
c) 3.05mx3.08m
d) 3.05mx2.46m

Q.54) RMU room aluminum door size to be …………. will be :

a) 2.44mx2.75m
b) 3.05mx2.75m
c) a&b
d) none

Q.55)total minimum grill area …….m2 for 1000kva transformer :

a) 12.9
b) 13.9
c) 14.9
d) 15.9

Q.56)total minimum grill area …….m2 for 1500kva transformer :

a) 14.6
b) 15.6
c) 17.6
d) 18.6

Q.57)Ambient temperature in the substation at maximum of …..C based on outside air temp of 48C:
a) 50
b) 52
c) 55
d) 57

Q.58)Cable trench inside substation should have a clear depth of …….m from finished floor of the substation:
a) 0.85m
b) 0.90m
c) 0.95m
d) 0.75m
Q.59)Normally building of height ………..or above shall be considered for direct 11kv supply:
a) 100m
b) 200m
c) 300m
d) 400m

Q.60)the over current relay shall operate correctly for fault currents up to ……KA:
a) 10kA
b) 15kA
c) 20kA
d) 25kA

Q.61)Reverse power protection shall be provided to ensure that in feeds to faults within the DEWA 11kv
network area cleared within ………seconds:
a) 1 sec
b) 2 sec
c) 3 sec
d) 4 sec

Q.62)The escalator shall change to a slower speed when no activity has been detected for a period of a
maximum of ……..minutes:
a) 1 minutes
b) 2 minutes
c) 3 minutes
d) 5 minutes

Q.63)The escalator shall shut down when no activity has been detected for a period of a maximum of
……..minutes:
a) 10 minutes
b) 20 minutes
c) 15 minutes
d) 25 minutes

Q.64)Energy efficient lighting inside the elevators including controls to turn lights off when the elevator has
been inactive for a period of a maximum of ……..minutes:
a) 5 minutes
b) 10 minutes
c) 15 minutes
d) 25 minutes

Q.65)in offices if the average design lighting power density is less than…….. watt per square meter of (GFA)
gross floor area:
a) 6 watt
b) 19 watt
c) 15 watt
d) 20 watt

Q.66)The design fault level within the substation is ……… (fault duration 1-sec):
a) 20kA
b) 25kA
c) 30kA
d) 40kA
Q.67)Air temperature maximum average over 1 year I Dubai ………:
a) 26.9 C
b) 27.9 C
c) 28.9 C
d) 29.9 C

Q.68)For cables concealed in walls set a depth of less than …..mm:

a) 50mm
b) 60mm
c) 70mm
d) 40mm

Q.69)Irradiance in the plane of the PV cell or module of………W/m2:

a) 4000
b) 3000
c) 2000
d) 1000

Q.70)the minimum space required for installation of KWH meter shall be …… wide and …….mm high:
a) 300mm to 5oomm
b) 300mm to 400mm
c) 3000mm to 300mm
d) 3000mm to 200mm

Q.71)Metering by means of current Transformer (CT's) shall be installed where the circuit breaker rating
at the point of supply is …..A and above :
a) 125A
b) 160A
c) 200A
d) 225A

Q.72)how much minimum clearance shall be maintain between in electricity and water services:
a) 2m
b) 3m
c) 4m
d) 5m

Q.73)The heat resistance sleeves and cables shall be rated for operating temperature not less than …..C:

a) 55C
b) 65C
c) 75C
d) 85C

Q.74)The minimum current rating of switch …..A:

a) 5A
b) 6A
c) 7A
d) 8A
Q.75)Which type of switches …………..shall be used battery:gas storage where there is high risk of fire or
explosion :
a) Normal switch
b) Metal clad
c) Gas sealed switches
d) None of above

Q.76)The cooker control switch are connected to a separate final sub-circuit from the DB through --------ELCB
…………:
a) 30mA
b) 100mA
c) 300mA
d) 500mA

Q.77)Every high voltage discharge lighting equipment & installations shall be rated for voltages not exceeding
…..KV RMS to earth:
a) 5kv
b) 6kv
c) 7kv
d) 8kv

Q.78)The safety and emergency light fittings shall be rated for a period not less ….h continuous
operation:
a) 5h
b) 3h
c) 4h
d) 2h

Q.79)Every electric motor having a rating exceeding ……kw shall be provided with control equipment of
protection against over load of the motor:
a) 0.37kw
b) 0.38kw
c) 0.39kw
d) 0.36kw

Q.80)Installation of The single phase motor rated up-to ……kw…….hp shall normally permitted otherwise
approved by DEWA:
a) 3.7kw /5hp
b) 3.8kw/6hp
c) 3.6kw/7hp
d) 3.9kw/8hp

Q.81)Installation of The three phase motor rated up-to ……kw…….hp shall normally permitted otherwise
approved by DEWA:
a) 110kw /150hp
b) 111kw/155hp
c) 115kw/160hp
d) 120kw/165hp
Q.82)All lighting and fans circuits shall be generally be installed with maximum ……….load per circuit:
a) 1200 w
b) 1600 w
c) 2000 w
d) 2400 w

Q.83)current demand of point such as electric clock and other current using equipment of rating not greater
than …..VA may be neglected:
a) 3VA
b) 4VA
c) 5VA
d) 6VA

Q.84)how much minimum distance……………. shall be earthing inspections for lightning protection:
a) 6m
b) 7m
c) 5m
d) 4m

Q.85)The minimum internal radius of any bend or elbow fittings in conduit shall be ….times the diameter of
the conduit:
a) 2 times
b) 2.5 times
c) 3 times
d) 3.5 times

Q.86)The maximum length of a flexible conduit run shall be ……..meter :

a) 2m
b) 2.5 m
c) 3m
d) 4m

Q.87)The armoured cable for underground installations shall normally be laid at ……cm below the ground
level:
a) 80cm
b) 85cm
c) 90cm
d) 95cm

Q.88)The minimum internal radius of any bend for a cable in fixed wiring installation shall not be less than
……times the overall diameter of the cable:
a) 2 times
b) 4 times
c) 6 times
d) 8 times

Q.89)Each piece of bus bar trunking shall be tested before it leaves the factory for ……KV dielectric test for
………seconds and …..volt Megger test:
a) 3.5kv/4sec/1000v
b) 2.5kv/3sec/1000v
c) 1.5kv/2sec/1000v
d) None
Q.90)The tap off unit installed at each floor level in a bus bar riser shall be a height between …….cm to ……cm
from FFL:
a) 40cm to 180cm
b) 50cm to 180cm
c) 60cm to 180cm
d) 80cm to 180cm

Q.91)No socket outlet shall be mounted within ……….meter of any water tap:
a) 2m
b) 3m
c) 4m
d) 5m

Q.92 )All air conditioner units installed within the consumer installation shall be provided with under voltage
relay with fixed ………% cut off nominal voltage supply within …….seconds and auto reset timer with
adjustable time setting between 5 to 10mints :
a) 75% /0.2sec
b) 85% /0.2sec
c) 95% /0.31sec
d) 65% /0.4sec

Q.93)Domestic water pumps ELCB:

a) 30
b) 100
c) 30/100
d) 10

Q.94)chillers ELCB:
a) 30-100-500
b) 10-500-1000
c) 30-500-1000
d) 100-500-1000

Q.95)Flood lights ELCB:

a) 30/100
b) 100/300
c) 10/500
d) 300/500

Q.96)Package units ELCB:

a) 30/100
b) 100/300
c) 10/500
d) 300/500

Q.97)in extra low :normally not exceeding ……AC or…….DC whether between conductors to earth :
a) 50/120
b) 60/130
c) 70/140
d) 80/150

Q.98)Irrigation pumps ELCB:

a) 30
b) 100
c) 10
d) 300
Q.99)industrial machine ELCB:
a) 30/100
b) 100/300
c) 10/500
d) 300/500

Q.100)Elevator/Escalators/Hoist ELCB:
a) 30/100
b) 100/300
c) 10/500
d) 300/500

Q.101)Neon sign ELCB:

a) 30
b) 100
c) 10
d) 300

Q.102)where single core insulated cables are installed in surface mounted metal or PVC trunking :the space
factor shall not exceed …….percent:
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%

Q.103)where single core insulated/sheathed cables are installed in ventilated cable trays :the sum of combined
cross -section area of all cables installed in a cable tray shall not exceed ….% of the interior cross area of the
cable tray:
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%

Q.104)where multi core cables are installed in ventilated cable trays :the sum of dia-metres of all cables
installed shall not exceed ….% of the cable tray :
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%

Q.105)the void between floor and attic slab shall be minimum ……..cm clear height:
a) 30cm
b) 40cm
c) 50cm
d) 60cm

Q.106)Access to the void above attic slab shall be …………….with aluminum louvered door:
a) 110cmx60cm
b) 120cmx60cm
c) 130cmx60cm
d) 140cmx60cm
Q.107)total losses of transformer shall not be exceed …% of rated capacity due to conversation reasons :
a) 1.5%
b) 2.5%
c) 3.5%
d) 4.5%

Q.108)for basement/split substation :transformer room cable trench depth of ………..m from FFL can be
considered:
a) 0.50m
b) 0.60m
c) 0.85m
d) 0.95m

Q.109)The incomer current transformer shall be dimension so that the protection scheme will operate
effectively for a fault current of …….KA:
a) 5 KA
b) 16 KA
c) 25 KA
d) 35 KA

Q.110)For all new building : and for new light fittings in existing buildings: high frequency electronic ballasts
must be used with fluorescent lights and metal halide of …..W and less:
a) 50 watt
b) 100 watt
c) 150 watt
d) 200 watt

Q.111)For all new building with a cooling load of at least ……….MW :or gross floor area ………….sq: Meter and
greater :additional electrical sub metering (of tariff class accuracy)must be installed to record demand of
consumption data for each major energy-consuming system in the building:
a) 1 MW - 5000 sq
b) 2 MW - 5000 sq
c) 3 MW -5000 sq
d) 4 MW -5000 sq

Q.112)At a minimum :all major energy consuming system with a load of ………KW or greater must be sub -
metered:
a) 1ooKW
b) 200KW
c) 300KW
d) 400KW

Q.113)A maximum of ………. number of air conditioning units (window type) are permitted to connect in a
single circuit:
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Q.114) Substation plot size 400kv to 132kv area will be ……….:
a) 200mx200m
b) 300mx200m
c) 400x200m
d) 500x200m
Q.115)Substation plot size 132kv to 11kv area will be ……….:
a) 40mx60m
b) 50mx60m
c) 60mx60m
d) 70mx60m

116)If substation (S/S )132/11KV is located on road then trench width will be …….on both side of the road:
a) 2.5 to 4mtr
b) 2.5 to 3.5mtr
c) 2.5 to 3mtr
d) none

117)The resistance any point of the earth continuity conductor to the main earth electrode shall not
exceed ……..ohm:
a) 1.0
b) 0.5
c) 0.7
d) 10

Q.118) Wind speed in climate condition in Dubai emirates …….:

a) 45m/s at 10m height
b) 46m/s at 15m height
c) 47m.s at 25m height
d) 48 m.s at 30m height

Q.119)Earth quake loading in climate condition in Dubai emirates …….:

a) 0.05g
b) 0.06g
c) 0.07g
d) 0.08g

Q.120)Soil thermal resistivity in climate condition in Dubai emirates …….:

a) 2 c/m/w at depth of 0.9 mtr
b) 3 c/m/w at depth of 0.9 mtr
c) 4 c/m/w at depth of 0.9 mtr
d) 5 c/m/w at depth of 0.9 mtr

Q.121)lighting in SOX means:

a) High pressure sodium
b) medium pressure sodium
c) sodium
d) low pressure sodium

Q.122) lighting unit:

a) Watt/sq mtr
b) Illuminance/sq watt
c) One lumen per sq meter
d) None
Q.123) in UPS system which component is consider as no.1 ……. Requirement :
a) rectifier
b) Inverter
c) Batteries
d) Bypass switch

Q.124)IN MDB/LVP panels if CURRENT 1600A and above which switch gear form and type will be
consider :
a) Form 2 type 2
b) Form 3 type 3
c) Form 4 type 4
d) Form 4 type 7

Q.125)external weather proof socket IP ratings:

a) IP65
b) IP55
c) IP45
d) None

Q.126)external weather proof switch IP ratings:

a) IP65
b) IP55
c) IP45
d) None

Q.127)cables concealed under floors :above the ceiling :in walls/partitions less than …………from a surface:
a) 40mm
b) 50mm
c) 60mm
d) 100mm

Q.128)The minimum current ratting of switch shall be……………:

a) 5A
b) 10A
c) 15A
d) 20A

Q.129)For the industrial use the switches shall be……………type:

a) Metel clad
b) Gas sealed
c) A&b
d) none

Q.129)DP switch with neon indicator shall be provided for appliances rated………..A or above :where
visual indication of the presence of power is desired:
a) 5A
b) 10A
c) 15A
d) 20A

Q.130)In hotel room for table lump how many amp socket is used :
a) 5A
b) 10A
c) 15A
d) 20A
Q.131) ECC ABBREVATION:
a) Earth continuity conductor
b) Earth conductor continuity
c) none

Q.132)If lighting load not finalize on design stage fluorescent lamps may be assessed as …….times the
lamp watt:
a) 1.6 times
b) 1.8 times
c) 1.5 times
d) 1.7 times

Q.133) how many watts ……….minimum shall be consider for each light and fan point:
a) 50w
b) 100w
c) 150w
d) 200w
Q.134) For load centers located laterally …..m or more from the main DBs: additional earthing may be
required near the same:
a) 20 meter
b) 30 meter
c) 40 meter
d) 50 meter

Q.135)coke breeze chemical treatment of soil not be used for reducing the resistance due to its
………nature:
a) Highly corrosive nature
b) Low corrosive nature
c) Corrosive
d) none

Q.136)A main protective bonding conductor shall have a cross sectional area not less than half the cross
sectional area required for ECC of the installation and not less than 6mm2.
a) Half of cross section ECC
b) Less than 6mm
c) Less than 25mm
d) none

Q.137)Suitable expansion couple-rs shall be provided in all trunking and conduits runs at the expansion
joints in the building structure and at regular intervals in all runs exceeding ………..mtr in length or as
recommended by the manufacture:
a) 7 mtr
b) 15 mtr
c) 20 mtr
d) 25 mtr

Q.138)the conduit runs which are concealed within the building structure such as in
floor:wall:roof:column: etc shall be provided with a minimum screed cover of ….mm:
a) 10mm
b) 20cm
c) 5cm
d) 15cm
Q.139)Coloured PVC warning tapes shall be laid above the cable after filling:up to ……….cm below the
ground level:
a) 10cm
b) 20cm
c) 30cm
d) 40cm

Q.140)the route of all cables shall be clearly marked by cable route markers/marking tape :at regular
intervals not exceeding …………mtr along straight runs 2m at deviation in the route:
a) 10m
b) 15m
c) 20m
d) 25m

Q.141)In the event of crossing or proximity of underground telecommunication cables and underground
power cables a minimum clearance of ……mm shall be maintained:
a) 100mm
b) 200mm
c) 300mm
d) 400mm

Q.142)Single core cable 1CX630mm2 shall be arranged ………:

a) Trefoil formation
b) Non-ferrous gland plate
c) Armour shall be connected to earth
d) All above

Q.143)All low voltage panels of …………A and above shall be of from 4 type:
a) 1000A
b) 1600A
c) A&B
d) NONE

Q.144)Before and after installation at sites :each piece and run of bus bar trunking shall be Megger tested
at ……..V:
a) 5000V
b) 1000V
c) 1500V
d) 2000V

Q.145)The bus bar trunking shall be properly aligned and securely fixed :not exceeding …..m or as
recommended by the manufacture :
a) 1.5m
b) 2.5m
c) 3.5m
d) 4.5m
Q.146)The bus bar shall carry its rated current without exceeding ………C degree over an ambient
temperature of 50c at ………% humidity in any plane without affecting and without affecting the DEWA
power supply requirements:
a) 55C/90%
b) 45C/85%
c) 65C/80%
d) NONE

Q.147)The P.F correction capacitor shall be :………:

a) dry
b) encapsulated
c) Sealed type
d) All above

Q.148)Slope of the ramp to be maintained ……….maximum and should be straight without sloped curves
and speed breakers (bumps):
a) 1:6
b) 1:7
c) 1:9
d) 1:10

Q.149)The ramp should be straight with minimum width…….mtr and clear height of …mtr from the main
road up to transformer room:
a) 3mtrx3mtr
b) 4mtrx4mtr
c) 5mtrx5mtr
d) 6mtrx6mtr

Q.150)the cutout size of the transformer room is………….mtr and to be adjacent to the main RTA/Public
roadside:
a) 3mtrx3mtr
b) 4mtrx4mtr
c) 5mtrx5mtr
d) 6mtrx6mtr

Q.151)The area above the cutout is to be open to sky.if above floor exists:then the clear height is to be
maintained …..mtr from the b00m of the crane to transport the transformer etc:
a) 5mtr
b) 6mtr
c) 7mtr
d) 8mtr

Q.152)The cutout at …….mtr depth from outside level should be provided for HV cable entry:
a) 0.85m
b) 0.95m
c) 0.75m
d) 0.90m

Q.153)Cable route from RMU to Transformer room is preferred to be s straight without turns/bends the
bending radius to be considered r…….mtr if any:
a) 0.85m
b) 0.95m
c) 0.75m
d) 0.90m
Q.154)Cable installation/maintenance space of minimum ……m to be provided at least one side in case of
cable tray arrangement:
a) 1.2m
b) 1.4m
c) 1.6m
d) 1.8m

Q.155)For Cable arrangement clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of substation up to bed of the cable tray with
:minimum clear depth of ….mtr bottom of the slab and the bed of the tray.:
a) 0.35m
b) 0.45m
c) 0.55m
d) 0.65m

Q.156)All equipment C.B/TRANSFORMER procured by client shall have dual ratio …………unless clearly
advised that is 11kv:
a) 5.5/11kv
b) 6.6/11kv
c) 11/11kv
d) none

Q.157)which type of transformer shall be allowed to be installed in residential and commercial buildings:
a) Cast resin TR
b) Oil type
c) Dry type
d) All above

158)interior lighting power density in hotels:resorts:restaurant area will be …..w/m2:

a) 10w/m2
b) 12w/m2
c) 13w/m2
d) 14w/m2

159)interior lighting power density in educational facilities area will be …..w/m2:

a) 10w/m2
b) 12w/m2
c) 13w/m2
d) 14w/m2

160) interior lighting power density in shopping mall workshop area will be …..w/m2:

a) 10w/m2
b) 12w/m2
c) 08w/m2
d) 14w/m2

160)interior lighting power density in whorehouse area will be …..w/m2:

a) 10w/m2
b) 12w/m2
c) 13w/m2
d) 14w/m2
160)Exterior lighting power density in building facades area will be …..w/m2 illuminated wall:
a) 2.2w/m2
b) 3.2w/m2
c) 4.2w/m2
d) 5.2w/m2

161)Low:normally exceeding extra low voltage but not exceeding 1000v AC or 1500v DC between
conductors and ………v AC or……….v DC between conductors and earth:
a) 600/900
b) 400/800
c) 300/700
d) none

162)Exterior lighting power density in uncovered parking lots and drives area will be …..w/m2:
a) 1.6w/m2
b) 2.6w/m2
c) 3.6w.m2
d) 4.6w/m2

163)Common area which are not regularly occupied such as corridor and lobbies should reduce lighting
levels to no more than …..% of normal when unoccupied:
a) 10%
b) 15%
c) 25%
d) 35%

164)A minimum space of …….mm shall be provided in the front of KWH meter cabinet/meters:
a) 1000
b) 1200
c) 1400
d) None
165)typical electrical service room with 1 no MDB(MAX 400A room minimum side will be:
a) 2.4 x1.2m
b) 2.6x1.3m
c) 2.8x1.4m
d) 3.0x1.5m

166)service condition in MDB rated secondary current ……..A:

a) 5A
b) 10A
c) 15A
d) NONE

167)service condition in MDB rated primary voltages ……..V:

a) 500V
b) 600V
c) 700V
d) NONE
168)service condition in MDB rated burden ……..VA:
a) 5VA
b) 6VA
c) 7VA
d) NONE

169)Recommended maximum spacing of trunking in steel horizontal and vertical :

a) 180cm vertical/120cm horizontal
b) 150cm horizontal/180 vertical
c) A&b
d) none

170)Recommended maximum spacing of trunking in PVC horizontal and vertical :

a) 100cm horizontal/120cm vertical
b) 120cm horizontal/100cm vertical
c) A&b
d) none

171)Recommended maximum spacing of PVC rigid pipe in horizontal and vertical :

a) 100cm vertical/120 vertical
b) 120cm horizontal/100 vertical
c) A&b
d) none

172)Recommended maximum spacing of armoured cables cleat in horizontal and vertical overall dia 2cm -
4cm :
a) 35cm horizontal /60 cm vertical
b) 80cm horizontal/100 vertical
c) A&b
d) none

173)Recommended maximum spacing of armoured cables cleat in horizontal and vertical if overall dia
exceeding 4cm :
e) 60cm horizontal /80 cm vertical
f) 80cm horizontal/100 vertical
g) A&b
h) none

174)nominal cross sectional area of conductors size of conduit passing 25mm conduit 2.5mm wire :
a) 9
b) 12
c) 15
d) none

175)In case substation/RMU room is located on Sikka,the Sikka should have a minimum clear width
……..m:
a) 4.57 mtr
b) 3.66mtr
c) 6.1mtr
d) none
176)If proposed RMU room located is less than 12meter away from the main road then the Sikka can be
accepted with minimum clear width of ….meter:
a) 4.57 mtr
b) 3.0 mtr
c) 6.1 mtr
d) none

177)Horizontal spacing between the MV 132KV CABLES EDGE TO EDGE how much to be :
a) 150mm
b) 200mm
c) 100mm
d) none

178)Vertical spacing between the 11KV CABLES EDGE TO EDGE how much to be :
a) 150mm
b) 200mm
c) 100mm
d) none

179)Earth pit size will be :

a) 300x300x300mm
b) 300x400x300mm
c) 400x400x400mm
d) 300x200x200mm

180)400A SWITCHEGAER WILL BE FORM?

a) form 2a
b) Form 2b
c) Form 3a
d) Form 4a

181)400A SWITCHEGAER WILL BE FORM?

a) form 2a
b) Form 2b
c) Form 3a
d) Form 4a

182)starter of the motor current behave ?

a) To limit the inrush current
b) To reduce the current
c) A&b
d) none

183)CT will be installed in mccb ?

a) After the mccb
b) Before the mccb
c) A&b
d) none
184)tranformer room door height will be?
a) 2.71m
b) 2.44m
c) 2.75m
d) 3.0m

185)socket wire size will be?

a) 2.5mm
b) 4mm
c) 6mm
d) 1.5mm

186)switch rating mini will be ?

a) 3A
b) 5A
c) 10A
d) 13A

187) PROVISION OF CONNECTING MOBILE GENRETOR FOR MAINTAINING POWER SUPPLY

UNDER MAIN FAILURE CONDITION ,SHALL BE PROVIDED IN MDB/LV PANEL WITH INCOMER
RATING ?
a) 2500A/1600A
b) 2000A/1600A
c) 1500A/1600A
d) NONE

188)In the event of crossing or proximity of underground telecommunication cables and underground
power cables , a minimum clearance ….shall be maintained?
a) 100mm
b) 200mm
c) 300mm
d) 400mm

189)the metering cabinet distribution board shall be weather proof type ?

a) Ip65
b) Ip66
c) Ip67
d) Ip44
Answer Key:

Q.1 = b (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 11.2.6)

Q.2 = c
Q.3 = a
Q.4 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 7.4.2)
Q.5 = a
Q.6 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 5.2.2)
Q.7 = c (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 4.2.3)
Q.8 = c (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 5.2.5)
Q.9 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Appendix 7 (viii))
Q.10 = a
Q.11 = b (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 1.2)
Q.12 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 3.3.8)
Q.13 = d
Q.14 = d (DEWA regulation 2017; Section 2: Definitions pg.24)
Q.15 = b
Q.16 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 8.1.1)
Q.17 = a
Q.18 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 4.7.2)
Q.19 = c (DEWA regulation 2017; Appendix 12 (3))
Q.20 = a
Q.21 = d
Q.22 = b (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 12.2.4(c))
Q.23 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 7.3.6)
Q.24 = c (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 4.7.1)
Q.25 = b (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 4.6.6)
Q.26 = b (DEWA regulation 2017; Appendix 10)
Q.27 = c (DEWA regulation 2017; Appendix 9)
Q.28 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 4.5.1)
Q.29 = b
Q.30 = a (DEWA regulation 2017; Clause 11.4.3)
Q.31= a (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.2)
Q.32= a (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.3)
Q.33= d (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.4)
Q.34= b (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.5)
Q.35= d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.7)
Q.36= b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.11)
Q.38= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.16)
Q.39= c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.1.19)
Q.40= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.2)
Q.41= c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.5)
Q.42= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.6)
Q.43= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.3.2)
Q.44= d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.7)
Q.45= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.1)
Q.46= b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.47= b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.48= b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.49= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.50= b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.51= a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.52=b (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.5.2)
Q.53=b (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.54=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.4.2)
Q.55=c (DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.6.2)
Q.56=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.6.2)
Q.57=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.6.3)
Q.58=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.8.1)
Q.59=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.9.1.10)
Q.60=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.9.1.18)
Q.61=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.9.1.21)
Q.62=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 12.2.1)
Q.63=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 12.2.1)
Q.64=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 12.2.1)
Q.65=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.4)
Q.66=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 1.2)
Q.67=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 1.3)
Q.68=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 1.12. b)
Q.69=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause section-2(space factor))
Q.70=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 3.3.5)
Q.71=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 3.3.8)
Q.72=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 3.3.2)
Q.73=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.2.5)
Q.74=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.1)
Q.75=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.1)
Q.76=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.3)
Q.77=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.8)
Q.78=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.9)
Q.79=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.10)
Q.80=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.10)
Q.81=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.10)
Q.82=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.7.1)
Q.83=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.7.1)
Q.84=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 5.2.8)
Q.85=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 6.1.18)
Q.86=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 6.2.2)
Q.87=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 7.1.6)
Q.88=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 7.1.12)
Q.89=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 7.2.5)
Q.90=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 7.3.15)
Q.91=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 7.4.1.9)
Q.92=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 8.2.1)
Q.93=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.94=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.95=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.96=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause Apendix-10)
Q.97=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.98=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.99=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.100=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.101=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-10)
Q.102=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-12)
Q.103=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-12)
Q.104=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-12)
Q.105=d(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-13)
Q.106=b(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause apendix-13)
Q.107=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.9.1.6)
Q.108=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.8.6 )
Q.109=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.9.1.20)
Q.110=c(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 11.2.5)
Q.111=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 12.2.6)
Q.112=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 12.2.6)
Q.113=a(DEWA regulation 2017:Clause 4.6.6)
Q.114=a Q.115=b Q.116=c Q.117=b